New York Red Bulls vs. Portland Timbers Match Preview:

Sunday, 10 July, greets us with another MLS fixture between New York Red Bulls and Portland Timbers which kicks off at 5.00pm EST (11.00pm UK time) at the "Red Bull Arena". Red Bulls base at the 4th spot in the Eastern Conference, whilst Portland Timbers are simply wandering around the promotion zone in the Western Conf., occupying 7th position.

New York Red Bulls

The club from New Jersey is the reigning Champions of the MLS, holding the Supporters' Shield, but they currently are at 4th place which can not guarantee them a sure promotion right to the playoffs. Also fact that "Red Bulls" have not won in three last occasions in MLS including one clash in the Open Cup after a great winning streak which lasted during five rounds. Jesse Marsch's men failed to keep clean sheets, conceding 7 times for just 5 encounters, what hardly can be a good call for the Champions.

Portland Timbers

Unlike NY Red Bulls, Timbers from Portland have not lost for six played occasions in MLS and still stays beyond the promotion zone thanks to the not so convincing beginning of the season. Portland's men can boast with a enviable stability as their record of wins, losses, and draw are leveled by 6-6-6 counter. The same thing we can say about their goal difference which is approximately equal 28:29, but it can be regarded to a good index which allows the team to be promoted and confronted to fight for the Supporters' Shield.

New York Red Bulls vs. Portland Timbers - Match Preview

We clearly see that NY Red Bulls are being not in the best shape ever seen, when they could no win a single game for last four, conceding a load of unforced goals, while Timbers are gaining pace and trying to break into the desirable blue zone. Thus We can make a conclusion that Portland deservingly can earn some points from this encounter by scoring at least once.